Wash your hands before use
Sterilize or clean the pump parts as directed by the manufacturer
Assemble the Medela hand pump correctly
Place the breast shield over your nipple, centering it comfortably
Hold the pump securely against your breast
Squeeze the handle gently to create suction
Release the handle to let milk flow into the bottle
Repeat the squeeze-and-release rhythm at a steady pace
Switch breasts when milk flow slows or stops
Continue pumping until the breast feels soft or emptied
Pour expressed milk into a clean storage container if needed
Disassemble the pump after use
Wash all milk-contact parts thoroughly
Air-dry the parts completely before storing
Store expressed milk according to safe breast milk storage guidelines